NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1253 Bowdoin St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49508

Ridgebrook Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $260,000 - $324,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,812 Sq Ft
$157/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 15, 2020

Last sale price $173,000 $95 Per Sq Ft

Est. 61% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,827/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Patio
  • East Kentwood High School Rated A-
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • 4-minute walk to Jaycee Park

About This Home

As of May 2020

Fantastic floor plan. Prime location. Clean renovated 3 bedroom Kentwood ranch. 1,552 sq.ft. total finished living area with finished basement. Walkout deck off brand new slider. Wood floors. Newer windows. New doors. New flooring. New lighting. New color neutral color tones throughout. Spacious 2 stall garage.Generous Fenced-In Backyard. Walking distance from Brookwood Elementary School in Kentwood. Nice quiet neighborhood. Close to shopping. Shows easy.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Denny Moore

Keller Williams GR East Listed on: 03/17/2020

Keller Williams GR East

Last Buyer's Agent

Javier Rodriguez

Lake Michigan Realty Mgmt License #6502394655

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,961

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 9,365 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x125
  • Shrub
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,812 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,961

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1959
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1812.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 169500.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size Area: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: 75x125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9365.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1961.06
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2020
Closed on
May 15, 2020
Sold by
Frederick Ashley Marie
Bought by
Alberto Elizabeth Margarita
Seller's Agent
Denny Moore
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Javier Rodriguez
Lake Michigan Realty Mgmt
List Price
$169,500
Sold Price
$173,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,500
2.06%
Total Days on Market
10
Current Estimated Value
$278,578

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$105,578
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.29%
Original Mortgage
$169,866
Outstanding Balance
$151,836
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$132,669

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2019
Sold by
Reed Joseph C and Frederick Ashley Marie
Bought by
Frederick Ashley Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$20,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2017
Sold by
Reed Joseph C
Bought by
Reed Joseph C and Reed Ashley M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$102,100
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2013
Closed on
Jul 29, 2013
Sold by
Dijkstra David and Dijkstra Rebecca
Bought by
Reed Joseph C
Seller's Agent
Eric VanDyke
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Wyomg)
Buyer's Agent
Denny Moore
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$114,900
Sold Price
$107,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,400
-6.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.54%
Original Mortgage
$105,552
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2012
Closed on
Dec 17, 2012
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Dijkstra David
Seller's Agent
Carlos Hernandez
Harborland Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Eric VanDyke
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Wyomg)
List Price
$64,000
Sold Price
$51,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-20.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
239.53%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2012
Sold by
Midfirst Bank
Bought by
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2011
Sold by
Hoogstra Troy and Hoogstra Alicia
Bought by
Midfirst Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2005
Sold by
Cornelisse Harold D and Cornelisse Hayley L
Bought by
Hoogstra Troy and Hoogstra Alicia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,914
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Alberto Elizabeth Margarita $173,000 Grand Rapids Title Co Llc
Frederick Ashley Marie -- None Available
Reed Joseph C -- Dfcu Title Agency Llc
Reed Joseph C $107,500 Chicago Title
Dijkstra David $51,000 None Available
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop -- None Available
Midfirst Bank $66,400 None Available
Hoogstra Troy $134,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Alberto Elizabeth Margarita $169,866
Closed Alberto Elizabeth Margarita $7,500
Previous Owner Reed Ashley M $20,000
Previous Owner Reed Joseph C $102,100
Previous Owner Reed Joseph C $105,552
Previous Owner Hoogstra Troy $132,914
Previous Owner Cornelisse Hayley L $67,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/15/2020 05/15/20 Sold $173,000 +2.1% $95 / Sq Ft
03/27/2020 03/27/20 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2020 03/17/20 For Sale $169,500 +57.7% $94 / Sq Ft
07/29/2013 07/29/13 Sold $107,500 -6.4% $69 / Sq Ft
06/27/2013 06/27/13 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2013 04/29/13 For Sale $114,900 +125.3% $74 / Sq Ft
12/20/2012 12/20/12 Sold $51,000 -20.3% $49 / Sq Ft
11/28/2012 11/28/12 Pending -- -- --
08/11/2012 08/11/12 For Sale $64,000 -- $61 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,243 $125,000 $0 $0
2024 $3,243 $120,400 $0 $0
2023 $3,453 $108,200 $0 $0
2022 $3,232 $94,300 $0 $0
2021 $3,167 $83,700 $0 $0
2020 $1,665 $76,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,919 $70,000 $0 $0
2018 $1,919 $66,100 $0 $0
2017 $1,870 $60,500 $0 $0
2016 $1,811 $52,400 $0 $0
2015 $1,748 $52,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $44,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Denny Moore

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Denny Moore

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 340-7680

    62 Total Sales

    Denny Moore
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  • Javier Rodriguez

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Javier Rodriguez

    Lake Michigan Realty Mgmt

    (616) 559-7979

    1 in this area

    272 Total Sales

    Javier Rodriguez
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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Eric VanDyke

    RE/MAX Michigan

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Carlos Hernandez

    Harborland Realty LLC

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20010357

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-32-252-014

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49508 Ridgebrook

1253 Bowdoin St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1253 Bowdoin St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 since 17 March 2020 and is currently estimated at $284,505, approximately $157 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 1253 Bowdoin St SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Brookwood Elementary, Valleywood Middle School, and East Kentwood High School.

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